Bob James - Sign Of The Times (audio)

[@gilmarasantosteodoro360]

I Love Bob James and the music

[@tomzirp4457]

Bob James: the biggest name in hip-hop

[@rakim6466]

Nope James Brown

[@jon-jonguevarra72]

Jazz Fusion era in the 80s!

[@carlosjohnson5778]

Him James Brown & Parliament Funkadelic top 3 Hip Hop influencesin my opinion

[@byronjones9299]

And Motown .

[@breakfastplan4518]

Everyone talks about the songs that sampled this. But I dont care about that. I want to hear from people who were alive when this song was relevant because i was and it was 1981 and those were interesting days for sure.

[@tbird77]

I was born in 82 and love hearing the originals. I love hunting for samples, but always fall in love with the original songs.

[@martyemmons1859]

I read your request. Well I bought the Sign Of The Times cassette tape (1982) because I was partial to the 'boom box' so I could take this song with me wherever I went.

[@tombsower6926]

I think it was categorized as easy listening at the time

[@Thejazzfan66]

I’m glad to hear about the sampling. It’s introducing young people to music that they not have been willing to listen to.

[@CantTellYou]

I just want to hear from people who own the same or similar synths and if/how they're able to form those patches lol there are so many tasteful ones on this track alone, let alone the rest of the album, and let alone all of his many albums

[@hotelmario510]

This is one of those songs that I could imagine playing over the end credits of the universe.

[@bernardogui3933]

my dad introduced me to Bob James 40 years ago! thanks dad.

[@fabianmunozag]

my dad did that as well! awesome parents

[@bernardogui3933]

Fabian Muñoz 👌👌👌

[@generodgers6019]

This reminds me of me and my 2 sons experience...

[@simonperry2122]

Me too

[@macluca69]

mine 30 years ago..Bob James and many other great musicians.. Lee Ritenour, George Benson, Grover Washington Jr. etc.. GRAZIE, PAPA ... !!!

[@CLOWNBOT00]

Hear that intro? Wouldn't be no Warren G without old school hits like this.

[@SoDope29]

Same with De La Soul

[@franciscosalomaofernandesd5809]

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[@MINIMONSTYER]

Music like this has supported the game for well over 70 years

[@melvindunn2234]

Wouldn't be no rap without jazz, funk, bebop, or jazz fusion to sample.

[@KAnderson-gb1fg]

@@melvindunn2234it’s all black music to. Only difference is HIPHOP/Rap is the only genre of music invented by American black and hispanics

[@originalallah2765]

I was on the driving on the GSP in 1981 an was listening to Cd 101.9. I didn't know anything about Bob James until I heard this classic. I had to pull over and watch the sun set while listening to this recording. Omg. What a ride. One I will never forget.

[@laquangriffith4969]

This is a true cruising song!!

[@aj3974]

Hey!!!! CD 101.9 was the best!!! I'm so appreciate to have had that station as a part of my childhood.....it really helped me to develop great taste in music at an early age!

[@sharonhill2657]

Definetly an on the road music. My brother introduced me to Bob James eons ago and I love his music.

[@sergiop9885]

Love bob James... Where r u from?

[@generodgers6019]

You said it; classic!

[@ricardocantoral7672]

I downloaded this song off KZbin years ago and no artist was listed. I am glad I finally found his name!

[@eddiesalama]

Came here via a tribute to the late King Quincy where he was perfecting the riff in this song using “stacking” with George Benson and Patty Austin - what a joyous sound - golden era. Xxx

[@jair2508]

Simplesmente incrível, ouvindo em 2024, mais alguém ?

[@Tudo_e_Mais_1_pouco]

Eu...Joinville SC

[@brunomaia6490]

Estou em Fortaleza. Lembrei da novela Marron Glacê.

[@rafaelcardosobarros3139]

​@@brunomaia6490 Essa música aí foi tema de Jogo da Vida!

[@marcomonteiro4126]

Eu.. ouvia muito nas rádios

[@Tudo_e_Mais_1_pouco]

Ouvindo em 2024..show.

[@doncoleanoos9039]

Hip Hop owes you a lot Sir Bob. Every time I listen to this track i have goose bumps all over. Fantastic music for all time. GOD bless you for making music that lifts the soul.

[@jamesrochelle383]

This takes me back to my departure from Germany just after this was released; I was barely 20 years old with the world ahead of me; now here I am at 62, still grooving to this wonderful music that motivated me to do and be better at 20!!!!

[@RebaMyers-cc2hs]

Well

[@RebaMyers-cc2hs]

Time it😅😅

[@RebaMyers-cc2hs]

Down sot

[@junsol5852]

this album reminds me of my younger days in late 70s and early 80s when jazz was the in thing in music!!! so nostalgic!!!

[@martyemmons8692]

This song is so funky I heard it played on R&B/Soul radio station. DJ's back then really appreciated good music.

[@diamondluca1]

Also, the smooth and jazz fusion back then was smoking, man how I wish humans was able to go back in time at least once out of there lifetime.

[@diamondluca1]

Exactly, these young cats chill on rap, we chilled on smooth jazz, fusion and R&B, and got down on house party music, which in the late 70s was fun party rap music, the beginning of the rap game.

[@MrBudd0y]

The days when Chuck Mangione's Feel So Good was the biggest thing on radio AKA the good old days

[@martyemmons1859]

That's how I first heard "Sign Of The Times" by Bob James. I was listening to the radio station that played the music I danced to at the coolest dance clubs. However, it took awhile to find it. The DJs on the radio never seemed to say what the name of the song was or by whoever made the song.

[@denniseudela411]

My older brother (Eric - R.I.P. - 2007) who was a jazz pianist introduced Bob James to me. James became one of my fave jazz artist. I remember this became a big hit in the Philippines circa 1981-82 as Jazz Fusion exploded there. He had all BJ albums from One to Ivory Coast. My personal fave is KARI with his collaboration with Earl Klugh from the album One On One. My bro was able to attend James' Concert in Manila and he was able to have his vinyl collection AUTOGRAPHED backstage after the concert! The vocals here reminded me of the awesome group MANHATTAN TRANSFER. 🤷‍♂️

[@dre7sus]

One of my favourite Bob James joints.. So funky 💯

[@snakeph]

This song has been playing on our local jazz radio station in the Philippines. 🇵🇭 Love it ❤

[@ronaldoredolanzillotti258]

This marvelous song reminds me of the time when we used to dance in good discotheques, left at about three in the morning and went back home fearlessly. Good late seventies and early eighties!

[@edselljr]

I would like to thank all the Rap artists, producers and all those robbers that made me realize the element of music in that elevator is Bob James

[@psrpippy]

I have been looking for this song since I was in my early teens. I’m now 56. I was always under the impression it was by shakatak hence I could never find it. Thank you Google search 😂

[@martyemmons1859]

I like your determination to find this smooth Bob James song.

[@laquangriffith4969]

Boy I miss those days. Song was ahead of its time. Lord my childhood was so much fun.

[@martyemmons8692]

It's 2021, and "Sign Of The Times" is still ahead of it's time.

[@AndyGabrielPowell]

Oh what an absolute classic. A much underrated standard

[@MrDJ839]

I was exposed to a rare form of RADIATION called Bob James in the mid 70's, I've never recovered "Thank God"😉🤣

[@kymCPT]

Darryl Jones legacy BJ ....12 Legacy 🔥

[@martyemmons1859]

Yup, it's chronic.

[@mintagenart]

This song put a wide smile on my face. By golly that's funky!

[@Thejazzfan66]

My wife and some friends and I saw Bob James and three young players in February. I won’t say who played after that, but Bob stole the show!!

[@CantTellYou]

Who played after that lol and how did they even manage to

[@noisychamps]

Was it....Lee Ritenour? At the Portland Jazz Festival 2024? 🤔

[@Brijett]

I love this song! I play it every morning ❤

[@gustavoferreirafreak]

Como é bom ter 27 anos de idade, e apreciar obras como essa. Sou da nova geração que valoriza boa música, fui bem educado!

[@adrianoourique8474]

Demais, parabéns rapaz!! Um abraço, Rio de Janeiro, Sulacap!! Demais, ouço desde criança.

[@joemanansala6828]

Bob, I'm one of your fans for years! Your'e always one of the best in my jazz collection!

[@phillc]

Bob, you are a MAJOR inspiration! Sending love and good vibes! Thank you for all the music! Credits * Bob James - acoustic piano, Rhodes piano, all synthesizers, horn and string arrangements, calliope solo * Rod Temperton - rhythm track and synthesizer arrangements; horn, string and vocal arrangements * Steve Khan - guitar * Gary King - bass * Major Holley - scat contrabass solo * John Robinson - drums * Leonard "Doc" Gibbs - percussion * Tabby Andriello - special effects Wild scat solo from Major Holley! Pure brilliance!

[@jamesdennis8290]

Many thanks! What about the background vocals?

[@panab.4092]

If only I could travel back to the heavenly times when I played this very song in a loop with my friends...Beautiful memories.

[@eunicesantos2103]

Saudáde desse tempo volta Boby James 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dwightlove3704]

Bob James one of his best efforts he also wrote the theme music for the TV show Taxi.

[@BixenteFabregas]

In fact, if you hear "The Golden Apple", it'll remind you of themes of many tv shows...

[@jheevaldez9955]

I miss this song Sign of the Time .Thanks for sharing

[@originalallah2765]

I was introduced to Bob on the Garden state Parkway in New Jersey on my way to a little small town called Red Bank. I still love Red Bank and the sign of the times. Thanks Bob.

[@rakim6466]

I was born in Red Bank! Used to love it. I hate what Red Bank has become now. This song reminds me of cruising through sea right deal, Asbury, Long Branch waterfront

[@marguritemcdonaldmusic9922]

Bob James Sign of The Times & Prince Sign of The Times Album..... Amazing Music Either Way You Slice It. 🎵 ❤️ 🎵

[@marcos71549]

Esse músico é maravilhoso! Curto muito ele com seus teclados inconfundível também na banda Fourplay. Vale a pena conferir.

[@mariaresendez6855]

Wow, The Memories! Ty Bob James.

[@alex_harnar_618]

There were four samples in the song: ‘Regulate’ by Warren G & Nate Dogg (1994) ------------- 1. ‘I Keep Forgetting’ - Michael McDonald (1982) (Which is the main sample for the song.) 2. ‘Sign Of Times’ - Bob James (1981) (Which is the synth riff used in the intro & at each chorus of the song.). 3. Casey Siemaszko as Charlie Bowdre in Young Guns (1988) (Which is the vocal sample in the beginning saying: “Regulators, we regulate any stealing of his property and we damn good too, but you can't be any geek off the street, gotta be handy with the steel if you know what I mean to earn your keep.”) 4. ‘Wikka Wrap’ - The Envasions (1981) (Which is where the line: “When rhythm is life & life is rhythm” in the third verse originally came from.)

[@eddiesoul4890]

You good DAMN GOOD...I Knew all those samples too ...

[@jacobwylder3113]

the best one kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbLYZKug7mMiJI

[@joshdough1845]

a cowboy overflow of the heart, only a demo track tho

[@marcusstone1311]

De LA Soul Sampled It As Well!😉😏

[@SecondWizards]

@@joshdough1845 a subtle sample but yeah.

[@dayanekelly1840]

*Bons e velhos tempos que não voltam mais...*

[@phillc]

Gary King (RIP) killer Bassline on this joint. Classic!!

[@frankknight7968]

One of the jazz greats. It always makes me feel good. I first heard it in a club in Holland 40 years ago!

[@diamondluca1]

This song takes me back to my high school days, you know when school is out, and your taking that peaceful sunny afternoon ride on the bus back to your part of town, for me, that was Buffalo, NY baby!

[@japarlneniomuhammad6152]

Got some Quincy Jones influence two great musicians

[@trudywretched]

been trying to sing along with the background scat singing for years. Such a blast! wak a doo wak a doo.. .what a scream! LOL

[@michaelkirkland1929]

Dig, VERY COOL.

[@martyemmons8692]

Those women background singers are still making my imagination work overtime!

[@cehayes74]

@@martyemmons8692-Actually that’s all Patti Austin, vocal overdubs !!!

[@martyemmons8692]

@@cehayes74, seriously! Patti Austin is one of my favorite singers. "Say You Love Me" is my favorite song by her. And the songs "Razzamatazz" and "Ai No Corrida" with Quincy Jones are wonderful to listen to.

[@cehayes74]

@@martyemmons8692-Very Serious, she can sing 🎤 her butt off !!! I agree with you on those songs 🎶 you named because they’re my favorite ones as well.

[@netovr1]

Grande clássico dos anos 80!

[@orlandeuce6567]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DE LA SOUL 'KEEPING THE FAITH'!!!!

[@andersonlima8811]

Tocava direto (e ainda toca..) nas Rádios Antena 1 Light FM Rio e JB FM (Jornal Do Brasil) nos anos 80.. Tempo bom.. músicas excelentes como essa nunca saem de moda 😀 👆 👍 👏 🙌

[@christianchavesrodrigues4373]

Sendo que ela é de 76

[@dermevaldennis1010]

Música linda demais maravilha

[@juanjotm4821]

Oi Anderson: Eu acho que Bob James é um dos melhores musicos de jazz-fucao que existem. Gosto dele desde o ano de 1981. Muito prazer. ! A gente se ve. Obrigado pelo comentario. Tambem gosto da bossa-nova.

[@CarlosHenrique-zb8xy]

Aqui em SP toca no programa OxiDance, do Carlinhos, na 104.1FM.

[@genazinha]

Lindíssima 💞😍 Tenho boas lembranças dessa linda❤️, ainda era criança,ouvia muito

[@robertocampos995]

2020 curtindo esse clássico de 1981

[@mauriciomajorjes309]

2024

[@rafamezengax]

Isso é um HINOOOOO O. . nau me canso de ouvir ... Qualidade que o tempo não faz mais né

[@sergiop9885]

Im from south of Spain... And really I love it.. Dont know why I love it... But simply and really I love it lolol... Greetings!!

[@alairvr]

Esse som era bom na época e ainda continua sendo top. Parabéns também pela animação!!!!

[@JohnMartinBigwood-ym2bo]

Brilliant - so much detail in one tune

[@victoriaryan-bailey6811]

Did a media slide show project in 1982 with this great music as the background. Got my MA the next year! Thanks, Bob!

[@d.nardelli2727]

Amo essa música. Fez parte da minha juventude.

[@arthurdog3]

Bons tempos da Rádio Mundial a 860 - Essa musiquinha tocava sempre por volta das 9 da noite. Eu e a minha gata a ouvíamos juntos, no rádio, sentados ali na calçada dela. O que te faz bem hoje é o que te fará morrer de saudade amanhã.

[@carcar97]

Oh my goddddddd. Such a good song. I’m learning the bass line now having a lot of fun with it!

[@penguiyebass]

yeah same I'm trying to learn it by ear, it's really great practice. I'm stuck on 4:09 though, do you know what he's doing there to make that sound? I'm a bit of a beginner so I'm not sure if he's using a special pedal or something

[@carlos39840]

Incrível não me canso de ouvir

[@rafamezengax]

Eu TB ... Isso é um HINOOOOOOO

[@equipesweetmelodiadjcharel4714]

SENSACIONAL.

[@dsa50574]

Saudades!

[@chrishawkins6535]

Brillant! funk with a sad undertone, with loyal women singing 💜

[@jmauriciosjr007]

Good times, good músics of The 80's

[@igusherculoid]

Atemporal! B.H. presente!

[@spetsnazrs9102]

Classico !

[@sergionogueira9019]

Essa é a mais marcante das disco anos 80. Linda demais 👏👏👏👏

[@adrianoourique8474]

Sim. Ouvir essa música e lembrar do Flamengo do Zicaoooo. Anos 80 Mengoooo

[@josedearimatea101]

Sempre escuto essa belíssima música. Das músicas que fazem bem a alma. Excelente!

[@juanjotm4821]

Oi José de Arimetéa dos Santos. Eu acho que sim! Eu escuto A musica do Bob James desde o ano de l980 Eu tinha 15 anos de edade. Gostei muito do jazz fucao. do Bob James. Voce se cuida. Eu moro na Cidade de Mexico. O portugués brasileiro e muito bonito.

[@SrEquixs]

Bob James the best musician of United States

[@AllanCash]

I been looking for this piece for a while, yet it's been hiding in plain sight. Great music!

[@martyemmons8692]

That music with the scat singing just sticks in the memory. It doesn't take long to remember the song.

[@pensivepenguin3000]

Gloriously whimsical and spacey, with a slammin’ bass line!

[@oudaak1]

wow, just wow, so much stump and soul !!! cant get enough...

[@coachkfan1]

This song came on in the car on my first day of drivers ed. Long time ago but coach liked it 😝

[@daniel-lopes74]

Great song!!! So cool!!!

[@36index73]

Quality music....appreciate the art form folks!

[@fredyg9703]

this track is fire for the soul thank you BobJ

[@taibiservent]

Clever collection of pleasant musical ideas

[@dermevalsouzadocarmo3239]

Love music beautiful 😍

[@rafamezengax]

I love this music!!!! Remember 1981

[@umbelinoneves6812]

Quando 0uvi esse clássico do bobi.jemes eu.tinha meus ,18.anos de idade

[@dariccook8054]

One of all time greats

[@nenacosta2168]

Esse e o tipo de música que poderia ter sido composta hoje que ninguém duvidaria. Adoro! ❤

[@Richadeyinka]

Sweet memories of my university days...a friend of mine was so loved BJ that he got all his albums...made me love him too.

[@sergiopp5487]

I love it....good Music...i love it....from spain....very smooth for listen and relaxing.....lolol

[@AS-wm7jm]

De La Soul brought me here amazing intro a remember this great intro with this sample, slave & Bob Marley sample...great song. Bob James amazing song

[@franciscochavezsalmeron4173]

Bob, thank you very much, your music is amazing, God with you

[@rogeriomelomelo6529]

Cara quanto tempo não escutava essa música 21/4/24. 16:54 🇧🇷🇧🇷👏👍🇧🇷👏👍

[@b.rodclark7349]

'Keepin' The Faith' by De La Soul ('91) and 'Regulate' by Warren G. ('94)

[@theodoreturner7084]

Not regulators that was Michael McDonald's

[@b.rodclark7349]

@@theodoreturner7084 it was that as well... it's the synth line that starts the intro before the Michael McDonald sample.

[@orlandeuce6567]

I DON'T THINK SO REGULATE WAS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THO

[@flipgsp]

@@orlandeuce6567 You can hear the whistle from Regulators. Bob James himself talks about it.

[@anthonyshepard1407]

Bob James thank you for this beautiful Song. Sample used for De La Soul - Keepin The Faith and Warren G - Regulate. my favorite part is 3:01 when he sings 🙂😁

[@musicuniverse1962]

Monarch of his time great composer great keyboards great artist amazing musician!❤

[@thehongkongdollars]

Bob and Rod = Magic 🤩🌇🎇

[@CultourMusica]

I love it!

[@eunicesantos2103]

👏👏👏👏amo

[@valomojon]

Thanks Dad, he taught me this song, we have many things in common, he doesn't like reggueaton either, yes, I'm from Mexico

[@phdmgp]

I love so much!

[@VitoBb1978]

I found Bob before his Touchdown LP, which I have on LP and cassette 😉

[@AntonioC.M]

This is music.

[@JoeChesimard]

This is great

[@CarlosHenrique-zb8xy]

Sonzeraaaaaaaa! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@adautojose697]

ouvir muito essa música na Rádio cidade 101.3 salvador BA.1981

[@tono6136]

I Love This

[@mcskipper100]

Very apt song for the moment!!!

[@dariccook8054]

BJ always rocked it best. From "Westchester Lady" and beyond

[@Muswell]

Always reminds me of JFM. Great times ! 1981. FORTY years ago next year. . Making me get a bit emotional. Trying not to live in the past. And then you hear this track. Man alive.

[@martyemmons8692]

I remember buying this cassette in 1981. I would tell everyone I knew that they had to hear it.

[@martyemmons1859]

This is the genre of music I would go to the records store to buy. This one and also "Come With Me" by Tania Maria, and "Spice Of Life" (1983) by The Manhattan Transfer. And later "Chicago Song" (1987) by David Sanborn.

[@antoniogambardella785]

The Classic 🔥💣